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angles

NOUN

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corner edge intersection slant twist

STRONG

V Y bend crook crotch cusp decline divergence dogleg elbow flare flection flexure fork incline knee nook notch obliquity point turn turning

NOUN

personal approach, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect direction perspective point of view slant standpoint viewpoint

STRONG

aim approach hand intention outlook plan position side

VERB

fish

Synonyms

STRONG

cast

WEAK

dangle a line drop a line

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

Example Sentences

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In George Redfox’s photography class, Cervantes and his classmates were assigned to take pictures of mini dinosaurs on the ground at varying angles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“What she can do with both hands to create angles for herself—you don’t see that very often.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The VAR, Stuart Attwell, had multiple different camera angles and still could not be certain.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

On May 1, engineers made another attempt using a combination of steeper drill angles, drill rotation, vibration, and spinning of the drill bit.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

If you study the animated skull from different angles, you can see Phineas's incredible luck.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman